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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.55, 753.91 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.55, 753.91 and 349.72 is: 482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.55 : 753.91 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.55/753.91 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.55x = 753.91 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.55x = 263,654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,654.65/546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.40

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